Cheap Akiya Houses Under $30,000

Looking for an affordable entry into Japanese property? These akiya (vacant houses) are all listed under $30,000 USD — perfect for adventurous buyers on a budget.

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Oe Town, Nishimurayama District, Azawa, Maeda (Azawa Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$27,326

Oe Town, Nishimurayama District, Azawa, Maeda (Azawa Station) 2-story building 5DK

Oe Town, Nishimurayama District, Azawa, Maeda
5DK 119.77m² March 1970
Yukawa City, Aso (Itako Station), 2-story, 4DK
4

$3,039

Yukawa City, Aso (Itako Station), 2-story, 4DK

Nakano City, Aso
4DK 83.63m² December 1973
Koriyama City, Tamura Town, Nukazuka, Haneda, 2-story, 5K
4

$12,539

Koriyama City, Tamura Town, Nukazuka, Haneda, 2-story, 5K

Koriyama City, Tamura Town, Nukazuka, Haneda
5K 135.80m² November 1958
Kurihara City, Ushikawa Minami Gohara, 2-story, 10DK
4

$64

Kurihara City, Ushikawa Minami Gohara, 2-story, 10DK

Kurihara City, Ushikawa Minami Gohara
10DK 199.53m² January 1900
Akabira City, Kitabunkyo Town 3-chome (Akabira Station) Single-story building 6LDK
4

$12,658

Akabira City, Kitabunkyo Town 3-chome (Akabira Station) Single-story building 6LDK

Akabira City, Kitabunkyo Town 3-chome
6LDK 115.02m² December 1981
Muroran City, Kobashuinai Town 2-chome (Muroran Station), 2-story, 4DK
4

$1,897

Muroran City, Kobashuinai Town 2-chome (Muroran Station), 2-story, 4DK

Muroran City, Kobashuinai Town 2-chome
4DK 96.93m² August 1973
Iwaizumi Town, Shimohei District, Iwate Prefecture, Iwaizumi, Sanbonmatsu (Iwaizumi Koboto Station) Single-story building 7LDK
4

$1,897

Iwaizumi Town, Shimohei District, Iwate Prefecture, Iwaizumi, Sanbonmatsu (Iwaizumi Koboto Station) Single-story building 7LDK

Shimohei County, Iwaizumi Town, Iwaizumi, Sanbonmatsu
7LDK 201.58m² January 1965
Used single-family home, JR Ryomo Line Omata Station, 24-minute walk

$15,589

Used single-family home, JR Ryomo Line Omata Station, 24-minute walk

2553-10 Omata Town, Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture
Over 99 tsubo of land with parking for 2 cars. Spacious 6DKK+S home suitable for two families.
3

$15,715

Over 99 tsubo of land with parking for 2 cars. Spacious 6DKK+S home suitable for two families.

Nishikanuma Town, Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture
6DKK+S(納戸) 121.28m2 October 1971
Suehirocho 1.5 million yen
3

$9,429

Suehirocho 1.5 million yen

Suehirocho, Otaru City, Hokkaido
6LDK 142.21m2 August 1978
Kunisaki City, Aki Town, Itonaga (Nakayamakou Station) Single-story building 6DK
4

$18,999

Kunisaki City, Aki Town, Itonaga (Nakayamakou Station) Single-story building 6DK

Kunisaki City, Aki Town, Itonaga
6DK 159.86m² January 1994
Oita City, Oaza Higashikaminoue (Kozaki Station), 2-story, 9LDK
4

$24,065

Oita City, Oaza Higashikaminoue (Kozaki Station), 2-story, 9LDK

Oita City, Oaza Higashikaminoue
9LDK 223.83m² October 1969
Saiki City, Oaza Goe, single-story building, 4K
4

$6,357

Saiki City, Oaza Goe, single-story building, 4K

Saiki City, Oaza Goe
4K 85.95m² January 1925
Nakama City, Nanae Town (Chikuhou Kazuki Station), 2-story, 3LDK
4

$15,715

Nakama City, Nanae Town (Chikuhou Kazuki Station), 2-story, 3LDK

Nakama City, Nanae Town
3LDK 71.58m² September 1978
Saijo City, Tanbara Town, Nagano (Mibukawa Station) Single-story building 5DK
4

$26,281

Saijo City, Tanbara Town, Nagano (Mibukawa Station) Single-story building 5DK

Saijo City, Tanbara Town, Nagano
5DK 108.82m² March 1973
Kumage District, Kamigoseki Town, Oaza Murotsu (Yanai Station) Single-story building 5LDK
4

$11,082

Kumage District, Kamigoseki Town, Oaza Murotsu (Yanai Station) Single-story building 5LDK

Kumage District, Kamigoseki Town, Oaza Murotsu
5LDK 134.90m² April 1990
Hamamatsu City, Tenryu Ward, Sando (Tenryu-Futamata Station), single-story building, 3DK
4

$13,932

Hamamatsu City, Tenryu Ward, Sando (Tenryu-Futamata Station), single-story building, 3DK

Hamamatsu City, Tenryu Ward, Sando
3DK 37.19m² January 1960
Toyama City, Tabata Shinmachi (Higashi-Toyama Station), 2-story, 5DK
4

$12,666

Toyama City, Tabata Shinmachi (Higashi-Toyama Station), 2-story, 5DK

Toyama City, Tabata Shinmachi
5DK 116.08m² May 1971
Nakaniikawa District Tateyama Town Miyaji (Iwakuraji Station) 2-story 6DK
4

$8,866

Nakaniikawa District Tateyama Town Miyaji (Iwakuraji Station) 2-story 6DK

Nakaniikawa District Tateyama Town Miyaji
6DK 140.75m² October 1961
Yokosuka City, Fujimi-cho 3-chome (Kenritsu University Station), single-story building, 4K
4

$25,332

Yokosuka City, Fujimi-cho 3-chome (Kenritsu University Station), single-story building, 4K

Yokosuka City, Fujimi-cho 3-chome
4K 31.93m² January 1935
Chikusei City Hasunuma (Shinhara Station) single-story building 4DK
4

$11,399

Chikusei City Hasunuma (Shinhara Station) single-story building 4DK

Chikusei City Hasunuma
4DK 86.53m² August 1972
Used single-family home, Oaza Hata detached house

$15,715

Used single-family home, Oaza Hata detached house

1425-4 Oaza Hata, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Used single-family home Higashifuku-cho used house
2

$11,314

Used single-family home Higashifuku-cho used house

Ichibata Electric Railway Kitamatsue Line Unshu Hirata Station 21 minutes on foot Shimane Prefecture Izumo City Higashifuku-cho
6DK 153.81m² July 1966
Used single-family home in Inashiki City, Furuwatari, land 669 tsubo

$18,858

Used single-family home in Inashiki City, Furuwatari, land 669 tsubo

93-3 Furuwatari, Inashiki City, Ibaraki Prefecture

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you really buy a house in Japan for under $30,000?

Yes. Many rural akiya (vacant houses) in Japan are listed for under $30,000 USD, sometimes even free. These properties are typically in countryside areas and may need renovation.

What's the catch with cheap akiya?

Most cheap akiya are in rural areas with limited public transport. Some may need significant renovation. Always inspect the property and understand local regulations before purchasing.